Core Development Engineer-Air Compressor

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc.; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BWI North America, Inc. is seeking a Core Development Engineer—Air Compressor to advance the core technology for air supply units and compressors used in air suspension and leveling systems.

You will design components, analyze performance, and oversee prototype testing to ensure reliability in challenging environments. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and at least 3 years of experience with compressors or electromechanical products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with compressors, pneumatic systems, or electromechanical products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop compressor and air supply unit components and assemblies.
• Analyze airflow, thermal, noise, and durability performance.
• Plan and evaluate prototype builds and compressor testing.
• Lead DFMEA and design reviews for compressor designs.
• Work with motor, valve, and dryer suppliers.
• Resolve compressor issues from testing, production, and the field.
• Support core technology roadmaps for air suspension.

Skills

3D CAD

DFMEA

DVP&R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

The Core Development Engineer-Air Compressor develops the core technology for air supply units and compressors used in BWI air suspension and leveling systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop compressor and air supply unit components and assemblies.
• Analyze airflow, thermal, noise, and durability performance.
• Plan and evaluate prototype builds and compressor testing.
• Lead DFMEA and design reviews for compressor designs.
• Work with motor, valve, and dryer suppliers.
• Resolve compressor issues from testing, production, and the field.
• Support core technology roadmaps for air suspension.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with compressors, pneumatic systems, or electromechanical products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R.

Preferred

• Experience with automotive air suspension systems.
• Knowledge of DC motors and NVH.
• Experience with CFD or thermal analysis.
• Problem solving
• Ownership

Travel

Travel is needed based on project and product development demands, including technical exchanges, on-site work at customer sites, regional technical centers, supplier facilities and including occasional international travel.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office and engineering lab environment, with prolonged periods of computer use.
• Periodic time in prototype labs, test facilities, manufacturing areas, and vehicles, including ride-alongs and proving-ground or winter/summer test events.
• Must follow site safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in lab, test, and plant areas.
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 25 lbs.

BWI North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. BWI North America, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and in employment; applicants who require an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Position Summary

The Core Development Engineer-Air Compressor develops the core technology for air supply units and compressors used in BWI air suspension and leveling systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop compressor and air supply unit components and assemblies.
• Analyze airflow, thermal, noise, and durability performance.
• Plan and evaluate prototype builds and compressor testing.
• Lead DFMEA and design reviews for compressor designs.
• Work with motor, valve, and dryer suppliers.
• Resolve compressor issues from testing, production, and the field.
• Support core technology roadmaps for air suspension.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with compressors, pneumatic systems, or electromechanical products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R.

Preferred

• Experience with automotive air suspension systems.
• Knowledge of DC motors and NVH.
• Experience with CFD or thermal analysis.

Key Competencies

• Technical depth
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Supplier collaboration
• Ownership

Travel

Travel is needed based on project and product development demands, including technical exchanges, on-site work at customer sites, regional technical centers, supplier facilities and including occasional international travel.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office and engineering lab environment, with prolonged periods of computer use.
• Periodic time in prototype labs, test facilities, manufacturing areas, and vehicles, including ride-alongs and proving-ground or winter/summer test events.
• Must follow site safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in lab, test, and plant areas.
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWI North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. BWI North America, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and in employment; applicants who require an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as business needs require. This document does not create an employment contract, express or implied, and employment with BWI North America, Inc. remains at will.